Man shot on Kempsville Road in Norfolk

A man was shot overnight in Norfolk after multiple people tried to force their way into his home, police said.

Norfolk police and Fire Rescue responded to the residence in the 1400 block of Kempsville Road at about 11:55 p.m., police spokesman officer Daniel Hudson said.

The man was taken to the hospital with a gunshot wound that does not appear to be life-threatening, he said.

The man told police he was outside his home when several men or boys approached him and tried to force their way into the home. He was shot during the attempt, and the individuals fled the scene, Hudson said.

Police currently do not have any additional suspect information, he said.

Anyone with information is asked to call the anonymous Crime Line at 1-888-LOCK-U-UP (1-888-562-5887). You also can call Norfolk Police Robbery Squad at 757-664-7032. Any information that leads to an arrest can earn a reward of up to $1,000.